Rent a live music venue in Near West Side, Chicago, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through February 2026.

How much does a live music venue cost to rent in Near West Side?

Live music venues in Near West Side average $347 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $215, whereas larger venues run about $450 per hour.

How popular are live music venues in Near West Side?

Our local hosts have welcomed 278689 people into their live music venues with reviews averaging 4.93 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 97%.

How long do people rent live music venues in Near West Side?

Most live music venues are scheduled for 6 hours, with 83 people in attendance. You’ll find the most live music starting between 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM.

Reviews for live music venues

Hayden A.
Large Multi-Use Industrial Warehouse
and everything went even better than I had envisioned it! I would highly recommend this spot to anyone looking to put on some live music or even to just throw a killer party. 5 stars...
Will A.
Artistic Café Event Space
an evening of socializing, eating, drinking, and listening to the book reading. The stage with the piano was also very nice for some live music in the background...
Nico B.
Wicker Park Intimate Bar/Live Performance Venue
Owner was awesome, service was great, great place to throw a party, live music was awesome, great looking bar in the city...
Michael B.
Live Events Venue with Stage, Sound, Lights, and Full Bar
through the bar which was delicious, definitely recommend the chicken and brisket. The space was perfect for a large party and accommodated our live music we had as well...
Bonnie C.
Hammy Wammy
booked Hammy Wammy for a party and live music performance and I am so glad I did. It was easily the coolest space my band has played. Hammy Wammy is unique, exciting, and versatile - it easily accommodated our 5-piece band and a large crowd of...
Emi F.
Wicker Park Intimate Bar/Live Performance Venue
our event. He was really helpful in coordinating the logistics during our event in order to ensure that everything ran smoothly. We had live music at our event and Jim helped set up the sound to make sure everything sounded great. The whole staff was very...
William F.
Detroit Black Box Theatre
space was great, and the staff was very helpful and accommodating. I would recommend bringing extra inputs for monitoring if you're playing live music, as it was a bit difficult for the performers to hear...
Christopher H.
Prohibition Era-Inspired Speakeasy in Lakeview
special punch for the party and was great at special cocktail orders as well. Julia was so fun to work with on live music and has a fantastic voice with just the right style while my friends and I chatted and listened. Such a gem in...
Charles H.
Dance Studio in the Pilsen area of Chicago
CJ and the SDC team were incredibly responsive, generous and open-minded. I threw a producer's showcase with live music for ~ 55ppl, and the venue could not have been better. Thank you SDC team...
Kelsey H.
Historic Church-Turned-Workspace | Private Offices in Sloan's Lake
Amazing venue! perfect for live music and very responsive hosts
Ashley J.
Versatile Art Event Gallery in Chicago | BYOB
is so accommodating and sweet 🩷 The space is beautiful! I love the art, the versatility, the parking, everything! The garage doors helped our live music to carry even farther and I loved that...
Michael K.
Posh Studio in the Sky
This was an absolutely outstanding venue. I surprised my wife with a private dance to live music for our anniversary, and it was perfect. The studio in very well maintained, the acoustics are unmatched, and the views of the downtown skyline and the Empire State...
Nate L.
Minimal & Versatile White Wall Gallery Storefront perfect for Art Exhibitions, Pop-Up Shops, and Events
This was a phenomenal space! We hosted a successful pop-up market & live music performances for the release party of our magazine. Thank you Austin for a great experience...
Leslie L.
Dance Studio in the Pilsen area of Chicago
am so happy to have found this space for my live music event. It was prefect for the setting I was going for. CJ was extremely helpful, communicative and prompt with everything I needed. Surly will be booking again...
Pooja L.
Versatile Photo Studio & Event Space in Brooklyn – Perfect for Photoshoots, Workshops & Creative Gatherings
its a beautiful space! We hosted a live music event and it was success!! Matt was very helpful. Would highly recommend this place...
Shambhavi M.
Midtown Studio
We had an absolutely wonderful experience using this venue for our live music event. The space was beautiful, warm, and exactly as described — it created such a cozy, intimate atmosphere that both performers and audience members loved. Everything from setup to flow of the evening...
David N.
Urban, Loft, Industrial, Rustic, Open Space, Downtown
This place was perfect. The pictures don't do it justice! I shot a video here for a live music session and everything went smoothly...
Daniel R.
Holiday / Christmas Unique Industrial Artist’s Loft & Photography Studio for Portrait / Videography / Editorial / Commercial / Lifestyle & Content Shoots
Kevin’s space was a great spot for our low key live performance music shoot. The room was quite sound insulated and had a great aesthetic to it for filming. The load in was a little tricky being on the second story of a warehouse spot...
Kelsey S.
Patsy Cline's Dream Home in Goodlettsville
location to film. The home is set up beautifully with appropriate time pieces and special Patsy pictures/memorabilia. The basement had great acoustics for live music. We enjoyed our time in the home and definitely look forward to booking again. The host is easy to work with...
Alex S.
Momos Denver Place.
and the little den seating area gave people a place to sit and talk a little bit removed from the noise of the live music. The kitchen had plenty of space too! It was an absolutely perfect place to hold my party. All of my guests...

Updated February 19, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.